15 декабря, 2008New 2008 edition of the IMF comparison of working time capacity in different countries.

13 января, 2009A rock fall in the Charcas San Luis de Potosí mine has left one worker dead and another seriously injured. The National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) calls on the government and companies to accept responsibility for workers' safety.

2 февраля, 2009Membership will decide on whether to build one strong industrial union out of the merging of six.

30 января, 2009Metalworkers strike for job security, fair wages, and secure pensions amidst global financial crisis.

28 января, 2009"The measured success of the policies adopted today will be in actions that will generate stable employment and encourage redistribution of wealth rather than a return to the volatility of markets and short-term profit-taking," argues IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi in his latest opinion column.

27 января, 2009Brazil's trade unions are worried about the effects of the financial crisis and growing unemployment and are taking action to protect workers' interests.

9 января, 2009Films about unions and working people takes center stage at this year's film festival hosted by the IMF, ITUC and Global Union Federations.

9 января, 2009IMF calls on Sinter Metal to end violations of trade union rights and reinstate all 350 unfairly dismissed workers.

19 декабря, 2008Korean union leader Yoon Hae-Mo is convicted of criminal obstruction of business and sentenced to one year imprisonment

26 ноября, 2008After more than two months of negotiations and several weeks of strikes and demonstrations in support of improved conditions, the Uruguayan Metalworkers Union (UNTMRA) has signed a new collective agreement.